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University of Denver College of Law Holds Conference on International Narcotics Trafficking |
On April 1,1989, the International Legal Studies Program, University of Denver College of Law, in cooperation with the Colorado Council of International Organizations and the American Society of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
4 |
1989-04-01 |
United States |
Drugs & Trafficking |
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U.S.-Australia on Spontaneous Exchange of Information on Double Taxation |
On March 24, 1989, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced a working arrangement with the Australian Government for spontaneous exchange of information on double taxation cases. |
Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
4 |
1989-04-01 |
Australia |
Taxation |
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United States and Guam Sign Tax Implementation Agreement |
On April 3, the United States and Guam concluded a tax implementation agreement to exchange tax information and provide mutual assistance in tax matters. When it becomes effective, the agreement... |
Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
4 |
1989-04-01 |
United States |
Tax Enforcement |
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Police Executive Research Forum Begins Expanded Bureau of Justice Assistance Asset Forfeiture Project |
The Police Executive Research Forum announced on January 5, 1988, that it has entered into a $1.625 million cooperative agreement with the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). The Forum is a... |
Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
3 |
1989-03-01 |
United States |
Bank Secrecy |
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UN. Drug Convention Signed |
On December 19, 1988, the United States Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances was signed. The Convention has far-reaching provisions that go way beyond the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
3 |
1989-03-01 |
World |
Drugs & Trafficking |
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Mexico and U.S. Conclude Narcotics Cooperation Agreement |
In a potentially watershed development, the Governments of Mexico and the United States have concluded an agreement to cooperate in combatting narcotics trafficking and drug dependency. The role of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
2 |
1989-03-01 |
United States |
Drug Enforcement |
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International Narcotics Control Strategy Report Has Little Controversy and Shows Significant Cooperation Trends |
On March 1, 1989, the Department of State released its International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INSCR), which it prepared pursuant to Section 481 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 as... |
Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
2 |
1989-03-01 |
World |
Drug Enforcement |
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U.S. Supreme Court Rules Canadian Tax Treaty Allows Enforcement of IRS Summons to Implement Canadian Request |
In a unanimous decision the U.S. Supreme Court has held that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can issue a summons to obtain tax information in response to a request from Canadian authorities... |
Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
2 |
1989-03-01 |
United States |
Taxation |
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Third Circuit Upholds Sentence Under British-US Transfer of Prisoner Treaty |
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the U.S. District Court’s order denying a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in Herrmann v. Meese. Herrmann was convicted in England of possessing... |
Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
2 |
1989-03-01 |
United Kingdom |
Adjective Enforcement |
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Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Finds That Specialty Doctrine is Not Applicable in Cases of Extradition Based on Use of the Mails- U.S. v. Herbage |
On August 1, 1988, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit unanimously upheld the convictions and sentences of Alex William Herbage, a British subject extradited from England to... |
Mark Friedfeld |
5 |
2 |
1989-03-01 |
United States |
Extradition |
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Stricter Enforcement Is Price for Liberalized Trade |
On August 23, 1988, President Reagan signed the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 into law. |
Teri Simmons |
5 |
2 |
1989-03-01 |
United States |
Jurisdiction |
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Germany Enacts Enhanced Enforcement Law Against Diversions |
The German Government has been plagued by criticism for inaction in response to U.S. and German information on export control violations and an ineffective export control system. |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
5 |
2 |
1989-03-01 |
Germany |
Export Enforcement |
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Convictions Upheld in Coast Guard's $42 Million Drug Bust |
The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit upheld the convictions of three out of four defendants that were charged with aiding and abetting the possession of marijuana with intent to... |
Stephen Gardner |
5 |
2 |
1989-02-01 |
United States |
Drug Enforcement |
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Liberalizing E.C. Capital Movements At Price of Tax Avoidance |
On February 8, 1989, a formal proposal was issued for a 15% withholding tax on interest income throughout the European Community and for increased cooperation within the Community by the national tax... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
5 |
1989-02-01 |
Europe |
Tax Enforcement |
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Presidential Budget Proposals Contain Tax Enforcement Measures |
President Bush’s budget proposal of February 9, 1989, contains few ideas that may have an impact on international enforcement in the tax area. The only major item is a proposal to increase funding... |
Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
2 |
1989-02-01 |
United States |
Tax Enforcement |
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Langer's Practical International Tax Planning Supplement Covers Enforcement Developments |
Release No. 3 to Marshall J. Langer’s Practical International Tax Planning continues to highlight developments in enforcement that impact international tax planning. For instance, it contains a new... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
5 |
1989-02-01 |
United States |
Tax Enforcement |
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IRS and State Department Implement International Tax Compliance |
The Internal Revenue Service and the Department of State have established procedures to start computer checks against State Department passport files to identify possible nonfilers. |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
5 |
1989-02-01 |
United States |
Tax Enforcement |
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Greek Government Takes Action to Improve Enforcement against International Terrorism |
On January 24, after an emergency meeting following attacks on Greek judicial officials by urban terrorist groups, the Greek Government announced new measures to battle international terrorism.
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Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
2 |
1989-02-01 |
Greece |
Counter-terrorism |
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Irish Attorney General Refuses Extradition of Alleged Terrorist to British Authorities |
The Attorney General of Ireland has recently refused the extradition of an alleged Irish terrorist to British Authorities, after deciding that he would not be able to obtain a fair trial in England... |
Bruce Zagaris and Stephen Gardner |
2 |
5 |
1989-02-01 |
Ireland |
Extradition |
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee Releases Print of Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty Hearings |
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has released a print of the hearings on the pending Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs). In order to conserve resources, the Committee’s print is entitled... |
Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
2 |
1989-02-01 |
United States |
Mutual Legal Assistance |